ZUCCHINI SQUASH

Geek talk: Curcurbita pepoBut we talk: CourgetteDescription: The most popular of all summer squashes, zucchini ranges from light to dark green and is usually harvested when it is 6-8 inches in length although they can grow as high as 3 feet. Zucchini has a soft edible skin and is known for its very sweet taste. The zucchini plant itself produces differing male and female flowers..Kitchen Pharmacy: Zucchini is believed to be very helpful in lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. In addition, it is very helpful in preventing colon cancer and helps promote good prostate health.